UltraARC for Inno Setup (Conversion Tool)

[omdj]

There is an error in CIU 2036, how I can resolve this error please?

http://i68.tinypic.com/290sz2u.png

http://i65.tinypic.com/bga260.png

[edward99]

razor can you please tell me how to install data.bin with original rg mechanics script

[1234567890123]

i think we should add lzma2 into ultraarc that will be usefull

[pakrat2k2]

razor can you please tell me how to install data.bin with original rg mechanics script
did he write the original script, I think NOT, so go ask them for help!!

[houcine80]

Hi Razor
there is a problem with ciu2.0.3.6
http://www.zupimages.net/up/15/47/lchw.png

[Razor12911]

So far, records.ini is embedded on setup.exe (That is if the setup is created with ASC). There are going to be two methods of using the new conversion tool. Splitting and Non-Splitting method. If you got a lot of metal in circular form lying around then non-splitting method is the way to go but if your pockets are filled with oxygen then splitting method is the way to go.
Consider this scenario If
data1.bin = 3.2GB
data2.bin = 1.7GB
data3.bin = 2.0GB
data4.bin = 1.5GB
with splitting method this is what happens:
data1.bin(3.2GB) and part of data2.bin(1.1GB) are going to fit in DVD1.
The other part of data2.bin(600MB) will go in DVD2 along with data3.bin(2.0GB) and data4.bin(1.5GB)
To make:
DVD1 = 4.3GB
DVD2 = 4.1GB
without splitting method this is what happens:
data1.bin(3.2GB) is going to fit in DVD1.
data2.bin(1.7GB) is going to fit in DVD2(it can’t fit in one because there’ll be an overload) along with data3.bin(2.0GB).
data4.bin(1.5GB) will going in DVD3.
To make:
DVD1 = 3.2GB
DVD2 = 3.7GB
DVD3 = 1.5GB
Same output but different number of DVDs, most would go for the splitting method but there is a catch, the splitting method needs additional space when compressing and when decompressing, this means more time is needed.


records.ini for setup made with Inno Setup will still be near the exe, the reason for this is that I can't make it work like the one for ASC else the exe becomes corrupt.

[ShadowEagle]

Razor pls can you integrate password option into UltraARC?

[Amsal]

Razor pls can you integrate password option into UltraARC?

Yeah razor please add it!

[Razor12911]

what's the point of putting passwords because records.ini is right there, people will simply just look at that.

[JustFun]

what's the point of putting passwords because records.ini is right there, people will simply just look at that.

What he said, and also i would prefer he spend more time on improving UltraArc splitting so that finally it is accurate.

Like he said:

(with splitting method this is what happens:
data1.bin(3.2GB) and part of data2.bin(1.1GB) are going to fit in DVD1.
The other part of data2.bin(600MB) will go in DVD2 along with data3.bin(2.0GB) and data4.bin(1.5GB)
To make:
DVD1 = 4.3GB
DVD2 = 4.1GB)

[Amsal]

what's the point of putting passwords because records.ini is right there, people will simply just look at that.

Bro, I use UltraArc with installer creator, and it doesn't need the records.ini for installation(as you already know) and bro I will make password archives from ultraarc and then type the password in the Installer Creator. So there will be password feature also, if anyone wants to use then he can use like ME! Razor12911 please do it, I request you

[Razor12911]

So, you are creating archives indirectly by using UltraARC, meaning you are misusing the program therefore I cannot add the request because UltraARC isn't only used only by Installer Creator, it is also used by CI, CIU RG Mechanics and other variants compatible with the program, I even created a separate compressing tool for called Compressor v2, it has the password feature and is compatible with Installer Creator.

[Amsal]

So, you are creating archives indirectly by using UltraARC, meaning you are misusing the program therefore I cannot add the request because UltraARC isn't only used only by Installer Creator, it is also used by CI, CIU RG Mechanics and other variants compatible with the program, I even created a separate compressing tool for called Compressor v2, it has the password feature and is compatible with Installer Creator.

Yeah I know bro, but bro, can you make a simple mod/update for the ultraArc which is with the password, so who want the password method can use it, and bro and who use CI, CIU, RG Mechanics other variants can use the last version! So it will be better, but I am only requesting and nothing more can I do, And bro Compressor v2 doesn't give mm and ppmd etc. compressions

[ShadowEagle]

Requesting too. I`m using UltraARC with CIU2 for my hundreds of repacks. I love this tool for it`s simplicity. Pls Razor, implent that feature for us - it would be like a christmas gift for us :)

Maybe it`s possible integrate password into ini or config file so you don`t have to code?

[romulus_ut3]

A very n00b question.

Is there anyway to automate batch processing/archiving? For example I would like to have Ultra Arc compress Four different sources one after another, instead of having to specify just one source each at a time?

[pakrat2k2]

A very n00b question.

Is there anyway to automate batch processing/archiving? For example I would like to have Ultra Arc compress Four different sources one after another, instead of having to specify just one source each at a time?

Would this be for a Compilation of games into one installer?
IE: Kings Quest 1, Kings Quest 2, Kings Quest 3, Kings Quest 4
All installed into main folder Sierra ( just made up names to give idea )

if so then choose on the conditions tab 1 source per line
also need to set components in ISS script as well.

[pakrat2k2]

ci_ciu_06-12-2015 Versions updated. http://www.fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=437539&postcount=2

See Post #2, report back any issues ( have not been tested yet )

[Razor12911]

ci_ciu_06-12-2015 Versions updated. http://www.fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=437539&postcount=2

See Post #2, report back any issues ( have not been tested yet )
Changes

-split temporary directory relocated from {tmp} to {app}

like he said, not tested. :o :)

[Stor31]

Changes

-split temporary directory relocated from {tmp} to {app}

like he said, not tested. :o :)


goods {tmp} to {app} it work Thanks with (Installer Creator) :D:D:D
but why the interface of the INSTALLER freezes last installation :confused:

[rinaldo]

Bro! ultraarcmod is 7,70mb
use upx = final size is 2.6mb

[Razor12911]

that backfires sometimes, my latest apps read and write resource files and if upx is/was used, the exe gets damaged. Asc.exe is 53mb itself, i just left it like that

[rinaldo]

I did not know that hurts upx exe .. sin looks strong :(

[Razor12911]

I don't know it could work with ultraarc, one thing i came i across is that it just never works with asc.

[Amsal]

Bro, can you add the precomp v0.43 for the UltraArc

[Razor12911]

i don't have source of ultraarc. Just sacrifice one of the precomp versions.

[omdj]

ci_ciu_06-12-2015 Versions updated. http://www.fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=437539&postcount=2

See Post #2, report back any issues ( have not been tested yet )

CIU 2036 not work. TData error:

http://i66.tinypic.com/2en3p60.png

[pakrat2k2]

simple fix...
find TIniMemory line ( think 781 ) add these lines below it:

TData = record
Arc: array of String;
end;

[omdj]

simple fix...
find TIniMemory line ( think 781 ) add these lines below it:

TData = record
Arc: array of String;
end;

The problem was fixed , but follows the same error (ISArcExtract)

http://i67.tinypic.com/2621map.png

[Razor12911]

this happens with all versions?

[omdj]

this happens with all versions?

Only with CIU 2036

[Razor12911]

Ok, I'll look into it.

[alucard1973]

Hello,
razor12911 you could see if you can of course why uninstalling the game unistall backup of the game when asked if you want to have deleted the save game by putting NO and YES and the install directory of the game does not delete it remains blank? I also notice that the registry key is not only removes despite that I put uninstallkey
it's on the CIU 2030 and 2035
I know that's a lot of little mistake laments

[Razor12911]

Hello,
razor12911 you could see if you can of course why uninstalling the game unistall backup of the game when asked if you want to have deleted the save game by putting NO and YES and the install directory of the game does not delete it remains blank? I also notice that the registry key is not only removes despite that I put uninstallkey
it's on the CIU 2030 and 2035
I know that's a lot of little mistake laments
I only modify CIU for the UltraARC feature only, sorry. :(

[gatosky1620]

can you add the resume session option to not start again

[pakrat2k2]

can you add the resume session option to not start again

easy to fix on your own, just delete the session.ini, cfgtmp arttmp subfolders & start over.

[symbianizer]

Hy guys, how to input setup.bin in R.G mechanic ultraarc script?

[pakrat2k2]

Hy guys, how to input setup.bin in R.G mechanic ultraarc script?

Just like the other scripts, you place whatever version of ultraarc you want to use in same place as the setup.exe you created with the script. Run Ultraarc, & compress your game files & the setup.exe will extract the files like any other conversion that uses UA.

[symbianizer]

RG Mechanic UltraArc Support.
Compiler Error.
Unknown Indentifier 'ProgressLabels'

how to fix it?

[myfileuser]

Hello,

I found UltraARC a few days ago and I love to use it for my selfmade
Installers. So my question is how can I use the freearc standard compression
-m4? There is no need for me to use any of the possible methods which are
selectable in UltraARC. Because I prefer fast decompression the simple freearc options(-m3 or -m4) are good for me. Is it posssible to configure?

thanks

[KaktoR]

Not sure, but try to use UltraArc.ini

[Freearc]
Method=m4

or

[Freearc]
Method=4

...

Just test if it works

[myfileuser]

not working!

anyway, what is the exact cmd line when using ultraarc with srep.
I tried many times in bat files but the output has always a little different size
then ultraarc.


arc.exe a -ep1 -r -w. -msrep Setup-1.dat "E:\Programs\app"

in arc.ini I use -m5f option

thanks

[mausschieber]

not working!

anyway, what is the exact cmd line when using ultraarc with srep.
I tried many times in bat files but the output has always a little different size
then ultraarc.


arc.exe a -ep1 -r -w. -msrep Setup-1.dat "E:\Programs\app"

in arc.ini I use -m5f option

thanks

[Freearc]
Method=srep,exe,exe2,delta,lzma

[Razor12911]

Only with CIU 2036

is there a problem like this in the original script without ultraarc mod?

[omdj]

is there a problem like this in the original script without ultraarc mod?

I do not know bro, I have downloaded from here:

http://www.fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=437539&postcount=2

[ramazan19833]

http://i.hizliresim.com/Vv6j0R.jpg (http://hizliresim.com/Vv6j0R)
http://i.hizliresim.com/E5p4gZ.jpg (http://hizliresim.com/E5p4gZ)
HELP
I WANT TO PREPARE THE GAME SETUP. HELP. ( VIDEO AND PICTURE SLIDE GAME SETUP GAME LOGO )

[Razor12911]

Fixes uploaded

Added CIU 2036 Fix.
Added RG Mechanics Script Fix.

[drsanjula]

yes, it is possible to make designer.


Yes, everything is okay and thanks.


Read the first post.

:):) Sorry please could you post it in here.
And also I don't know how to set the Media(External) section. Please don't say look at the first post :(:(

I created the Media(External) section myself but when I compile and run it it gives me the following error.

13325
13326

And If you can can you tell me if there is a WPI for Ulraarc :):)

[Razor12911]

You don't have to set anything under media external. Just copy your compiled setup near the produced records.ini file.
And WPI doesn't support UA.

[Shaer]

UltraARC v3.0.1 is now available

Changes

Fixed bugs.
Fixed bugs.
Fixed bugs.
Updated Srep to 3.9.3b
Updated CI, CIU, RG Mechenics, IBlack and MetroUI scripts.
Added Glass BlackBox support
and again Fixed bugs.

Hi there ! where is the download link please?

[Razor12911]

First page, first post.

[pakrat2k2]

UltraARC v3.0.1 is now available ???

need to rename whatever version that is currently there to the 'LATEST' version number.

[Shaer]

When i try to open UltaArc 3030 i get the following error which is shown on the Uploaded Picture. Please Help ! [url=http://postimage.org/][img]http://s23.postimg.org/mimx7u7xn/Screen_Hunter_01_Jan_21_15_02.jpg

[punchao]

Fixes uploaded

Added CIU 2036 Fix.
Added RG Mechanics Script Fix.

Thaks bro.How to solve this?
http://snap.ashampoo.com/uploads/2016-01-21/vXp1gO2u.png

[edward99]

http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/16/94/13/48/211.jpg do any have this installer script

[edward99]

http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/16/94/13/48/211.jpg do anyone have this installer script

[coveiro]

http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/16/94/13/48/211.jpg do any have this installer script

It seems to have been made in the program ASC

[Razor12911]

http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/16/94/13/48/211.jpg do anyone have this installer script

those guys stole my design

fileforums.com/showthread.php?t=97364

[edward99]

i want script not installer can you please give me script

[punchao]

Razor,bro
You can share the script?

[Razor12911]

this was created with advance setup creator, so no scripts.

[edward99]

Can you do a favor.
Can you please create an installer with advance setup creator like http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/16/94/13/48/111.jpg
http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/16/94/13/48/211.jpg
http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/16/94/13/48/312.jpg
http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/16/94/13/48/411.jpg
http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/16/94/13/48/611.jpg
http://i68.servimg.com/u/f68/16/94/13/48/711.jpg

After creating installer save the project and give me

[Nizar3003]

Setting UltraARC for Windows Phone Installer ?
Please help me...

[rinaldo]

WPI not support UA
UA use external Settings WPI internal

1) Open UltraArc and create datafile

2) Open WPI and edit :

[Archives]
PrecompVer=0.42
Archive1Type=Freearc
Archive1Source={src}\data.bin
Archive1Output={app}
Archive1Disk=1
Archive1Password=

3) Copy data.bin to Output WPI folder

end.

[Nizar3003]

WPI not support UA
UA use external Settings WPI internal

1) Open UltraArc and create datafile

2) Open WPI and edit :

[Archives]
PrecompVer=0.42
Archive1Type=Freearc
Archive1Source={src}\data.bin
Archive1Output={app}
Archive1Disk=1
Archive1Password=

3) Copy data.bin to Output WPI folder

end.

Oh thanks, but i have error like ISDone.dll error or cannot unpacker maybe like that. You have solution for me ? Help...

[The Ghost]

razor bro can you add reflate latest precomp and lz77 in it make it more comfortable and user friendly bro. :D
by the way amazing work :)

[Stor31]

Oh thanks, but i have error like ISDone.dll error or cannot unpacker maybe like that. You have solution for me ? Help...
in my installation experience
ISDone.dll error is caused by ram memory!!!
try with a another RAM memory
good luck ....

[drsanjula]

Does ASC (Advanced Setup Creator) support Ultraarc?
If not when will it support ?
Also, Is there a tutorial for ASC?

HELP NEEDED !!!

^_^

[DarkSyrius]

Hi guys, how are you?

First of all I want to thank this great community in special Yener90 and Razor12911 for this brilliant work!

Now, my question:

I'm using CIv2 2030 and it's work fine.
I have been testing the version 2036 and I noticied that some buttons don't work - for me, Website button does not appears. I see this bug was in 2035.
Is it a bug in 2036 or just with me?
I'm using the fix too!

And I saw good tips and tricks for conversion, but someone can send me a good tutorial link for CI?

Thank you so much!
And keep the good work!

[KaktoR]

I guess because [ExtrasButton] is not enabled (change Visible to 1). I think this was changed in 2037 or 2038. [ExtrasButton] is no longer needed for [WebsiteButton#] in newer versions.

So go and enable [ExtrasButton] and you will find Website button there (click extra button on autorun, then website appears).

[ExtrasButton]
------------------------------------------------------- Autorun\Extras.png \ ExtrasSelected.png \ ExtrasClicked.png
Left= // # pixels
Top= // # pixels
//Width= // # pixels
//Height= // # pixels
//AreaTop= // # pixels
//AreaLeft= // # pixels
//AreaWidth= // # pixels
//AreaHeight= // # pixels
//Font= // string
//FontColor= // $######
//FontColorOnMouse= // $######
//FontColorMouseDown= // $######
//FontColorDisabled= // $######
//FontSize= // # size
//FontSizeOnMouse= // # size
//FontBold= // 0, 1
//Alignment= // 0, 1
//LabelX= // # pixels
//LabelY= // # pixels
//Visible= // 0, 1

For tutorial, there is a wiki (http://dvd9todvd5.wikia.com/wiki/Home), but some of the content is only for newer versions (2040+). Keep that in mind.

[pakrat2k2]

UA still does NOT use {app} but still TEMP folder. Thought this was changed in CIU203X versions?

[DarkSyrius]

Is there any way to use new installer scripts - like 2.04h4 - with UltraArc or we can only use 2.0.3 or 2.0.3.6 from this topic - Razor12911 scripts? :confused:

Thanks in advance! :D

[KaktoR]

It's not planned to include UA into latest CIUv2. So the answer is no. Go with 2036.

[kenzo34]

hi razor,
Can you be to an update of ultraarc to add compressor
nz, zstd and xs or lz77 please?
thank's

[DarkSyrius]

Thanks for all your Help KaktoR

But i have one more question... XD

In 2036 script there is the Extras button - [ExtrasButton]
And I understand that is necessary to show Website, Readme, Manual buttons! OK

The problem is: Extras Button no show label to me! There is no text!

Sorry for the inconvenience, but I searched a lot and tried to put Text, Label, Name in Setup.ini and nothing...

Is there some way to put text in Extra Button? Or I need to create a labeled Button design?

Thanks in Advance!

[KaktoR]

Not sure about that. I will look.

edit: It shows a text, but you cant define your own label to it.

http://i.imgur.com/FnsvDgI.png

[ExtrasButton]
------------------------------------------------------- Autorun\Extras.png \ ExtrasSelected.png \ ExtrasClicked.png
Left=375
Top=410
Width=68
Height=68
//AreaTop= // integer
//AreaLeft= // integer
//AreaWidth= // integer
//AreaHeight= // integer
//Font= // string
//FontColor= // $RGB
//FontColorOnMouse= // $RGB
//FontColorMouseDown= // $RGB
//FontColorDisabled= // $RGB
FontSize=8
//FontSizeOnMouse= // integer
//FontBold= // 0 / 1
//Alignment= // 0 / 1
//LabelX=-2000
//LabelY= // # pixels
Visible=1

To do so, you must edit language files in Subfolder Languages. Search there for Extras.

[DarkSyrius]

Not sure about that. I will look. (...)

Not work in 2.0.3.6... the extras button does not have a text... neither a entry for Extra in Languages files.

I want to use UltraArc, so I have to use this version...

Why not to merge the last UltraArc in last Script release?
It would be so good!:D
Fast and Easy compression and new scipts configurations and options!

But's OK! Thank you again! I'll try something... for now I'lll leave this without text! :p

Thank You again!

[KaktoR]

Well, with 2.0.4h4 you can use internal lzma compression with compiler. Or compress the game in one big archive, then split the file to fit in dvd5's.

[pakrat2k2]

for the installer to actually use the {app} folder rather then the {appdata}\.... folder add this to the setup.ini ( doesn't matter if it matches or not, just need to be there )


[ExtractSettings]
FreeArcFile1=Data1.cab;DestDir:{app};Disk:1;
FreeArcFile2=Data2.cab;DestDir:{app};Disk:1;
FreeArcFile3=Data3.cab;DestDir:{app};Disk:2;
FreeArcFile4=Data4.cab;DestDir:{app};Disk:2;
FreeArcFile5=Data5.cab;DestDir:{app};Disk:3;
FreeArcFile6=Data6.cab;DestDir:{app};Disk:3;
FreeArcFile7=Data7.cab;DestDir:{app};Disk:4;
FreeArcFile8=Data8.cab;DestDir:{app};Disk:4;
FreeArcFile9=Data9.cab;DestDir:{app};Disk:5;
FreeArcFile10=Data10.cab;DestDir:{app};Disk:5;
FreeArcFile11=Data11.cab;DestDir:{app};Disk:6;
FreeArcFile12=Data12.cab;DestDir:{app};Disk:6;


Tested on Wolfenstein - The New Order which is 9xdvd5 it used the {app} folder for merging the files.

This only applies for Ultraarc Versions.

[Razor12911]

UA still does NOT use {app} but still TEMP folder. Thought this was changed in CIU203X versions?

I'll check it out... again, for the fourth time.

[lugard]

hello i need help with Autorun Music Button
my Autorun Music Button not to stay configured
what is the syntax to configure Autorun Music Button?

i used the files CIU2030.rar + ci_ciu_06-12-2015.7z[2036] + CIU_2036_Fix_2016.7z

http://i.imgur.com/PKJEKZb.png

[KaktoR]

Change MusicButton Visible=0

[pakrat2k2]

Change MusicButton Visible=0

if that doesn't seem to work make LEFT/TOP wider then image actually is
will force button outside of image & therefore not displayed.

[KaktoR]

if that doesn't seem to work make LEFT/TOP wider then image actually is
will force button outside of image & therefore not displayed.

Yep, or

Top=-1000
Left=-1000

:D

[lugard]

[MusicButtonAR]
Left=-1000
Top=-1000
Width=31
Height=120
Visible=0

work in 2030

but not work 2036 :(

the button stay in instalation top

[omdj]

[MusicButtonAR]
Left=-1000
Top=-1000
Width=31
Height=120
Visible=0

work in 2030

but not work 2036 :(

the button stay in instalation top

Leave a transparent margin outside the image.

[lugard]

Leave a transparent margin outside the image.

thanks for help omdj, KaktoR and pakrat2k2
place a transparent border of the button size it worked

[MusicButtonAR]
Left=1
Top=1
Width=31
Height=170
Visible=0

http://i.imgur.com/xAxaCaU.png

[RLsARc]

Hi! Good day! Can someone help me with this (http://fileforums.com/showthread.php?t=97905)?
Thanks!

[inatha3]

how to configure ultra arch data-1.bin , data-2.bin ,data-3.bin......
not data-1a.bin , data-1b.bin , data-2a bin , data-2b.bin....
so when install game no need merging..
and how to integrated R.G. Mechanics , BlackBox UltraARC ,etc.
after compres i have data bin and record ini.
sory for newbie question..

[zura]

how do i enter compression settings command like:
-m=rep:1600m+tempfile+exe+delta+lzma:254m:max -lc- -ld-

[truerepacks]

how do i enter compression settings command like:
-m=rep:1600m+tempfile+exe+delta+lzma:254m:max -lc- -ld-

why do u wanna use rep, srep is may be 10 times better than rep and ultraARC will choose best settings for lzma, according to ur computer specs

[zura]

why do u wanna use rep, srep is may be 10 times better than rep and ultraARC will choose best settings for lzma, according to ur computer specs

it's just an example of a command, i just want to know how to enter this line in UltraArc and try different types of compression

[Razor12911]

Tempfile method cannot be inserted at this point, however with lzma and rep, you have to fix up arc.ini that will override settings of those compressors with the help of fazip.

[Razor12911]

how to configure ultra arch data-1.bin , data-2.bin ,data-3.bin......
not data-1a.bin , data-1b.bin , data-2a bin , data-2b.bin....
so when install game no need merging..
and how to integrated R.G. Mechanics , BlackBox UltraARC ,etc.
after compres i have data bin and record ini.
sory for newbie question..

Set low tresholds and high volume sizes

[zura]

what are the best compression types in UltraArc in a matter of speed and size?
is there a way to use precomp 0.45 in it?

[truerepacks]

what are the best compression types in UltraArc in a matter of speed and size?
is there a way to use precomp 0.45 in it?

actually largely depends on the data u r compressing
bt u can use srep+delta+lzma

as far as precomp is concern jst paste the cls-precomp by razor and precomp0.45 in resources directory

[Razor12911]

Speed and size both depend on what you're compressing. For precomp 045,you have to add cls and precomp.exe in resources folder.

[zura]

well i tried to compress dragon age inquisition (33 gb with dlcs) i used srep+delta+lzma and i got roughly 28 gb, i wonder if there is a way to shrink it to 26 gb without spending too much time compressing and installing

[Razor12911]

I think precomp has to be added to the equation

[Dante90]

Hi there!

v2400 - why can I choose precomp or msc? Do I have to manually add some files after I activate precomp and msc in UltraARC.ini file?

v3030 won't launch (Win7x64)

-------------

and how to add support for precomp 0.45?

Thanks! ;-)

[Razor12911]

you can just remove ultraarc.ini all together to use the program freely.

[Dante90]

you can just remove ultraarc.ini all together to use the program freely.

Thank you very much!

I've heard that Precomp 0.41+ uses bZip2 compression by default and some recommend to use "-c-" argument to turn it off. Can you plz comment on that and (maybe) tell me how to do it in UltraArc? Can I use something like -m4?

Thank you very much anyway! Cheers! ;-)

[Gupta]

Thank you very much!

I've heard that Precomp 0.41+ uses bZip2 compression by default and some recommend to use "-c-" argument to turn it off. Can you plz comment on that and (maybe) tell me how to do it in UltraArc?

Thank you very much anyway! Cheers! ;-)

yes, Disabling precomp's default compression gives u better compression ratio if u r planning to compress it further with better compressors like lzma

second thing, you don't have to do anything to do so, ultraARC does this work for u
simply add the source directory, chose the your compression parameters (u can use prcomp,srep,delta,lzma, will yield u best results) and then the output directory
one more thing use precomp version 0.38 this the stablest versio

[Dante90]

yes, Disabling precomp's default compression gives u better compression ratio if u r planning to compress it further with better compressors like lzma

second thing, you don't have to do anything to do so, ultraARC does this work for u
simply add the source directory, chose the your compression parameters (u can use prcomp,srep,delta,lzma, will yield u best results) and then the output directory
one more thing use precomp version 0.38 this the stablest versio

Wow, this is very surprising.. 0.38? wow, I thought that the newer version == better..

Thank you!

[Gupta]

Wow, this is very surprising.. 0.38? wow, I thought that the newer version == better..

Thank you!
Newer Versions Has Bugs and Bugs, they got nothing new bt the in-built compression

[Dante90]

Newer Versions Has Bugs and Bugs, they got nothing new bt the in-built compression

but 0.38 seems to be waaay slower in both compression and decompression o_O

and output file seems to be of the same size (exactly)

----------------------------

I'm not sure now, guess me perception of time is not consistent =)

[Dante90]

I've spent a whole day testing different precomp version in UltraArc and now I'm not sure which version I should stay with.. o_O

---------------------------------------

If I'm looking for precomp to use in UltraArc do I need Razor12911's version of precomp and cls-precomp.dll or schnaader's version should work as well? And how come the last version of precomp on schnaader's git-hub is 0.45 but I saw 0.46 from Razor12911?

[Dante90]

IMPORTANT!!! BUG FIX FOR UA v3030
Update:

You should start compression with another version of UltraArc (2400, for example) and THEN start a v.3030. Strange thing but it helps, I hope there is gonna be a fix for this soon (since we have located the problem)

Have nice day! Cheers! ;-)

Update 2:
Unfortunately, the compression fill start all over again after the end of compression. O_O
http://i1.imageban.ru/out/2016/08/17/ebdd5e41deb5e41bef5135a4d4b0064d.png
Update 3: System: Windows 7 Ultimate x64
http://i6.imageban.ru/out/2016/08/17/faa1155631c7a4e6efa496f123b68251.png

[Razor12911]

If only, I no longer have source of this anymore.

[LuzhinE]

works for me wonderfully, would only ask you to add support for new compresores

[Razor12911]

can't do that as well. either way, old is gold.

[LuzhinE]

anyway thank you very much, but it works perfectly

[Gupta]

hey Guys!
i am little bit of confused, Which version of ultraARC's CIU is best to use?

here is the screenshots of installer with different versions of CIU with same ini and resources

I have some doubts
1.Langsbox arrow keys are not visible in any of versions bt i seen such in many conversions done by our conversion guru
2. LAngBox's controls never works such as show only
and much more

and there is no tutorial for CIU V2, so if anyone could make it then it is very beneficial for every member of fileforums.

Best regards,
Prince Gupta

[pakrat2k2]

quick thought, in setup.ini
{installoptions}
Lang=en,de,es,fr,it,pl,prbr,ru,tr ( 9 choices, will not match what you have an example )

[LangBox]
showonly=9

those 2 numbers match NO arrows... make showonly= smaller number then arrows will show.

[Gupta]

what if i do what u told
getting the arrows but now see the position of langbox

in the attached image se close to ea logo

[pakrat2k2]

center=0

0=no ( you set it where you want )
1=yes ( it sets it to center of image based on Top=# )

[Gupta]

no visible change even after making center=0

bt surprisingly if i input top in negative then i can been able to get the langBox at right place see image 2

can u explain why?
i try to search source but can't see anything surprising
and sorry for the late reply?

[pakrat2k2]

Langbox & equalizer are fighting with each other both left=25, move equalizer somewhere else

[pas204]

hello, RG Mechanic's script is giving error even after the fix 2016 is applied.
Line 1921:
Column 3:
Unknown identifier 'LoadBGBmpFromFile'

PS: I just noticed the error doesn't appear in given version of Inno Enhanced (first post). What a idiot I am! sorry to bother all. If possible teach me how to strike out the aforesaid text for other noobies. Thank you.

--EDIT--

that's perfectly fine, I'llleave it for others to take notice, you must use Inno Enhanced version for those scripts.

[houcine80]

Hi
why not use version (UA_3030) with conversion ???

[Razor12911]

No idea, seriously. :D

[houcine80]

Hi Razor
for FreeArc option (Method = 5) or (Method = exe, exe 2, delta, lzma) or both method works,

and

in version 3030
[Split]
VolumeSizes=4470
ThresholdPercent=30

in version 2400
[Split]
FirstVolumeSize=4470
CustomVolumeSize=4475
ThresholdPercent=30

[houcine80]

hi razor
you can add the option in arc.ini

(DVD5 =yes
DVD9 =no
BDR25 =no
BDR50 =no
CD700 =no) ??

[houcine80]

DVD 1 always (4.56) test (SREP lzma)
more.
* [Split]
VolumeSizes = 4000
ThresholdPercent = 30

[Razor12911]

I haven't used UltraARC for at least a year now, I can't add any options because I no longer have source, HDD died with it.
I'll work on a replacement but for now, just use v2.4, I don't know what happened with v3

[houcine80]

ok bro

[.:DDoS:.]

Hi Razor, Good day! I have a question, is it possible to make an installer like this?

http://i.imgur.com/o1dWUhN.png

instead of this?

http://i.imgur.com/pd50xrY.png

I love using UltraARC for it's user friendly for newbies like me.

//I'm using UA_3030_30062015

[rez3vil]

Hi Razor, Good day! I have a question, is it possible to make an installer like this?

http://i.imgur.com/o1dWUhN.png

instead of this?

http://i.imgur.com/pd50xrY.png

I love using UltraARC for it's user friendly for newbies like me.

//I'm using UA_3030_30062015

Use Wizard Form Designer tab from InnoSetup Enhanced Edition.

[.:DDoS:.]

Use Wizard Form Designer tab from InnoSetup Enhanced Edition.

Is this it?

http://i.imgur.com/SNvNvj5.png

[rez3vil]

Is this it?


https://s11.postimg.org/cks5fd903/Untitled.png

[Fakhruddinmaruf_]

How to use his compressor?
My ultraarc cannot starting compressing

[KaktoR]

Not needed anymore with UltraARC R3, because of MASK feature!

How to speed up compression using UltraArc.

(The following is a feature that i love to see in possible future tools like UA)

Hi.

I want to share my own way for compression, especially for speed up compression using UltraArc with you.

All you need is base skills in math (+/-/dif), we all learned early in school i guess.

For my example i used "Deus Ex: Mankind Divided" (DEMD), which is a good example how to seperate file types.
But this example is applicable to all games that using seperate files/folders for eg. textures, sounds and videos.

Getting started:
1. Move all sound/video files (or other files, that are not compressable with standard compression) out of game folder to a other location with the same folder structure (make them manually).
For DEMD, go to {app}\runtime and search for *.pc_binkvid files and move them to the other location.
The same with {app}\DLC\runtime\*.pc_binkvid.

http://i.imgur.com/ccOZjHw.png
http://i.imgur.com/X7ueRFD.png

2. Start UltraArc, select {app} folder (NOT the backup folder with sound/video files) and output, set-up your settings and start.

3. When the first process finished, close UltraArc, open UltraArc.ini and search for FirstVolumeSize=.
Go to the last folder/dvd UltraArc previously created with the last data#.bin file.

Now the math... Calculate: Max DVD size (-) last data#.bin file (-) 10 MB (it's always a good thing to left some MB free on a DVD). In my case it's "FirstVolumeSize=910"
Back to UltraArc.ini, put your result in "FirstVolumeSize=" and choose different folder name in "VolumePrefixName=", eg. "VolumePrefixName=a"
This facilitates some things on the last step. Trust me :D

4. Start UltraArc again, now choose the backup folder with the not compressable files you previously moved out of game folder. Set-up UltraArc and choose no compression, then start and wait for finish.

5. When second process is done, go to "a1" folder, rename data1a.bin to data4a.bin.
Why data4a.bin? Because in the first process data3b.bin was the last .bin file.
Now move data4a.bin to DVD5 folder. Go to "a2" folder and rename data1b.bin to data4b.bin and move it to DVD6 folder.

Repeat this with all remaining data#.bin's until you reach last DVD folder.

6. Now the last part. Open both records.ini files. Left the original (first created), right the second (from "a1" folder).
In records.ini ("a1" folder), rename [Record1] to [Record11], [Record2] to [Record12], etc.
Also change Source, Output and Disk.

http://i.imgur.com/O3mP6vr.png
http://i.imgur.com/iF58YEd.png

If all are done, copy+paste all from "a1" records.ini to "original" records.ini

Here is what it looks like...

;;First process using srep+lzma
[Record1]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Data1a.bin
Output={tmp}\Data1.bin
Disk=1
[Record2]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Data1b.bin
Output={tmp}\Data1.bin
Disk=2
[Record3]
Type=Freearc_Split
Source={tmp}\Data1.bin
Output={app}
Disk=2
[Record4]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Data2a.bin
Output={tmp}\Data2.bin
Disk=2
[Record5]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Data2b.bin
Output={tmp}\Data2.bin
Disk=3
[Record6]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Data2c.bin
Output={tmp}\Data2.bin
Disk=4
[Record7]
Type=Freearc_Split
Source={tmp}\Data2.bin
Output={app}
Disk=4
[Record8]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Data3a.bin
Output={tmp}\Data3.bin
Disk=4
[Record9]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Data3b.bin
Output={tmp}\Data3.bin
Disk=5
[Record10]
Type=Freearc_Split
Source={tmp}\Data3.bin
Output={app}
Disk=5

;;Second process using none compression

[Record11]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Data4a.bin
Output={tmp}\Data4.bin
Disk=5
[Record12]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Data4b.bin
Output={tmp}\Data4.bin
Disk=6
[Record13]
Type=Freearc_Split
Source={tmp}\Data4.bin
Output={app}
Disk=6
[Record14]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Data5a.bin
Output={tmp}\Data5.bin
Disk=6
[Record15]
Type=Split
Source={src}\Data5b.bin
Output={tmp}\Data5.bin
Disk=7
[Record16]
Type=Freearc_Split
Source={tmp}\Data5.bin
Output={app}
Disk=7
[Record17]
Type=Freearc_Original
Source={src}\Data6.bin
Output={app}
Disk=7
[Record18]
Type=Freearc_Original
Source={src}\Data7.bin
Output={app}
Disk=7

For "Deus Ex: Mankind Divided" the compression time is way lower, minimum 1 hour, because you don't compress all sound/video files (~10GB) with srep+lzma, but just with no compression.

But remember, not always sound files are not compressable, i thinking of "Skyrim Special Edition", where "Sounds.bsa" are super good compressable with just lzma. Just test some files out with manual freearc and m1/m2 compression. If it's not much rewarding, just go with m0, if it's rewarding, i suggest go with lzma only.

I guess it is obvious what way to go with other game. Just logical thinking. :D

[pakrat2k2]

Very Nice work, been added to Conversion Tutorial Index.

[Realtech_Redux]

UA_3030
http://i.imgur.com/uJ5bpha.png

[Razor12911]

UA_3030
http://i.imgur.com/uJ5bpha.png

Try running under Windows 7 compatibility.

[Razor12911]

UltraARC reflate partial support added in v2.5 from v2.4.

Changes

MSC out, reflate in.

Edit: I don't know about you guys but since y'all are used to precomp I guess there should be nothing wrong with the speed reflate gives, it's slightly better than precomp when compressing, don't know about decompression, I haven't tested decompression yet but it should roughly be the same.

[Droppo]

Great to see you're releasing a new version... I have a question about this, does this new version use CLS-PrecompMT? if not, is it possible to add it?

Thnxs for this new version... will start testing reflate now

[Razor12911]

Nah, not really. I haven't released anything new because it's the same v2.4, I just used reshacker to edit my program, very easy, replaced msc with reflate.

[elbubi]

Hi Razor, and thanks for new reflate addition.

One tiny and probably silly question: How can I prevent sleep from triggering when UltraARC is running? May be I'm missing something, but I can't make pc stay awake when ultraarc is running and sleep time has been reached.

BTW: I'm using Win10x64, and now that I think of, not in compatibility mode.

Kind Regards and thanks in advance!

[pakrat2k2]

Nah, not really. I haven't released anything new because it's the same v2.4, I just used reshacker to edit my program, very easy, replaced msc with reflate.

Tested using MSC on new conversion working on, & compresses ok, but every time I go to start the install process it caused the program has stopped responding. Redoing compression without msc & see if it was the issue.

[Razor12911]

Hi Razor, and thanks for new reflate addition.

One tiny and probably silly question: How can I prevent sleep from triggering when UltraARC is running? May be I'm missing something, but I can't make pc stay awake when ultraarc is running and sleep time has been reached.

BTW: I'm using Win10x64, and now that I think of, not in compatibility mode.

Kind Regards and thanks in advance!

click on start button, search for 'power options', change preferred plan to high performance to prevent pc from sleeping.

[Droppo]

Tested using MSC on new conversion working on, & compresses ok, but every time I go to start the install process it caused the program has stopped responding. Redoing compression without msc & see if it was the issue.

same problem here... tested without msc and works... looks like there is an issue when using msc (reflate)

[pakrat2k2]

same problem here... tested without msc and works... looks like there is an issue when using msc (reflate)

tested on 2 separate conversions & definitely issue when using MSC-reflate.
works fine as usual when not choosing msc.

[Razor12911]

guys, did you add files in include folder and script? Those must be included.

[Droppo]

guys, did you add files in include folder and script? Those must be included.

Well looks like I missed one file, added to UltraArc.iss and seems to be working now (I'm using "Rina_Installer_FreeArc" on tests)

[elbubi]

click on start button, search for 'power options', change preferred plan to high performance to prevent pc from sleeping.

Thanks for your fast and kind reply.

I misexplained myself. What I intended to ask is not how to prevent pc form sleeping at all, but how to configure UltraARC to tell the system that it is working and it must not go onto sleep mode until it finishes and inactivity time has passed.

What I usually do is leave other app which does prevent sleeping (i.e: uTorrent) running in background ir order to let UltraArc working all night long (my sleep schedule is 1 hour), but sometimes I forget to leave another app running just to find in the morning that pc worked only 1 hour and compression job still must be done.

Cheers and thanks once again for your support!

[Droppo]

Well I did some tests...
Game: Age of Empires II HD The African Kingdoms
Size: 4.45GB
Reflate+SREP+DELTA+LMZA size: 1.66GB (My bad here, i forgot to leave reflate+lmza only)

everything looks promising till there... when i test the installation, starts installing without problems and suddenly it gets stuck and it's been like 8 hours since it started the program is still running (no crashes) but still doesn't finish the installation...

[pakrat2k2]

I as well did some further tests & it creates an error, used reflate+lzma
Tested twice more on other conversions & same unpacking error.

[Gupta]

Replace reflate in UA with reflate_std.exe from here
http://nishi.dreamhosters.com/u/rawfilt_v1l1.rar
also rename it to reflate

Note : This one is Compiled with GCC so amd users can use it.

Also Razor if u have some time can u make dll for inno which can show progress with this
http://nishi.dreamhosters.com/u/7zdll_vE5.rar
this one has inbuilt shelwein's rep, reflate, zstd ,zstd_mt and much more and also split** function for multi-tasking and also it is regularly updating
i can use ISDONE's ISEXEC2, but it not looks promising and also ISDONE's Unpack 7 zip feature only support 7z format and this one has its own format "PaFiLe"
Thanks in advance

[pakrat2k2]

^^ What good would that do to use reflate NOT in the package update Razor' supplied, everyone would have to add it as well to be able to prevent the errors above mentioned.

[pakrat2k2]

UA 2.5 still has errors, compresses fine, but refuses to extract. 1 of 2 errors:

1- Setup.exe has encountered an error & stops installation.
2- Starts extraction process but stalls at X%, & sits there forever.

Ive checked 3x that the files from the update are in the correct folders, but the mentioned issues are still the result.

Wouldn't the ISS script need to be updated as well ?? as that seems to be an issue with the resulting Setup.exe
cannot extract the files if MSC,lzma is chosen compression method, works fine otherwise ( anything else without msc )

[KaktoR]

Same here. I don't know much about such things, but Setup.exe really knows how to unpack "reflated" archives, when no function for reflate is in InstallerScript.iss? I can't believe that only add two files in "Include" folder and script make wonders :D

[pakrat2k2]

Same here. I don't know much about such things, but Setup.exe really knows how to unpack "reflated" archives, when no function for reflate is in InstallerScript.iss? I can't believe that only add two files in "Include" folder and script make wonders :D

Testing right now, edited ISS script and replaced MSC.exe with Reflate.exe
added the 2 other missing files cls-msc.dll & cls-msc.ini, in all needed locations BUT still error. Always fails CRC check error message, so something
else I'm missing within ISS script.

[pakrat2k2]

which version of what script are you using ?

[Simorq]

HELP https://img2.evrl.to/store/2016/12/25/7VOa3p16.jpg

//PrecompVer=inside To PrecompVer=inside

[omdj]

//PrecompVer=inside To PrecompVer=inside

Have you tested reflate by enabling PrecompVer?

[Simorq]

Have you tested reflate by enabling PrecompVer?

reflate No Test
pZLib Yes:D

[Sebazz]

Hi. Sorry for this question, what is the reflate version executable or where to find of this cls and parameters in arc.ini ?. Thanks

[External compressor:reflate]
header = 0
unpackcmd = reflate -r2 -t75p -p5 -ht1 -ht2 -b2m - -o - <stdin> <stdout>

[pakrat2k2]

does NOT work in the current version of Ultraarc, Setup.exe issues when trying to extract files when using reflate option.
NOT in arc.ini, but within ultrarc.ini file itself. File that has reflate update in the name is the file your looking for.

[Sebazz]

does NOT work in the current version of Ultraarc, Setup.exe issues when trying to extract files when using reflate option.
NOT in arc.ini, but within ultrarc.ini file itself. File that has reflate update in the name is the file your looking for.

Alright thanks. Where find the updated reflate executable ?.I only has the cls dll file and i need the executable for testing.

[pakrat2k2]

Alright thanks. Where find the updated reflate executable ?.I only has the cls dll file and i need the executable for testing.

within the latest UltraARC Resources subfolder.

[Stor31]

thx razor :)
but It is possible to add pZLib v3 (Final release)
To UltraARC ....
thanks again

[Meireles Silva]

Friend how do I create a black box with interface. With script I found it very complicated. Would you have another way?

[pakrat2k2]

^ go ask in black box topic.

[Razor12911]

thx razor :)
but It is possible to add pZLib v3 (Final release)
To UltraARC ....
thanks again

It is possible.

@Everyone

Will be posting CI8574 - CIU2038 updated scripts soon

[pakrat2k2]

CIU Versions CI8574, 1006, 1014, 2030, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038 have now been updated January 17, 2017.

USE NEW CIU2038-Jan17.2017_Fixed.rar

See Post #2 for files. :cool: :D

[Simorq]

CIU2038-Jan17.2017
---------------------------
Compiler Error
---------------------------
Line 5287:

Column 19:

Unknown identifier 'SplitPct'
---------------------------
OK
---------------------------

http://uupload.ir/files/9mb_error.jpg

[omdj]

CIU2038-Jan17.2017
---------------------------
Compiler Error
---------------------------
Line 5287:

Column 19:

Unknown identifier 'SplitPct'
---------------------------
OK
---------------------------


Same error here

[Razor12911]

Yea well I wasn't given all resources, scripts were not compilable meaning they were not tested.

[pakrat2k2]

Fixed the script error, was just missing a couple things, use NEW CIU2038-Jan17.2017_Fixed.rar in topic #2

[houcine80]

Hi
I tested version (UA 3030) it remains blocked and when I close program it comes with this error
http://nsa37.casimages.com/img/2017/01/21/170121120344724252.png (http://www.casimages.com/i/170121120344724252.png.html)
tested in ( windows 10 )
Sorry google translation

[KaktoR]

reflate works now as intended, or not?

[KaktoR]

Btw: Website function in UA2038 is broken.

[houcine80]

reflate works now as intended, or not?

hi
I do not know

[houcine80]

Btw: Website function in UA2038 is broken.

Hi Bro
Walked well for me I tested both ( Website and Website2 )

[pakrat2k2]

reflate works now as intended, or not?

no it's still not working.

[Razor12911]

Ok, can you guys tell me how you're using reflate with UA?

[KaktoR]

Well, don't tested it yet, but if i would bet, i would choose reflate+srep+lzma

[Razor12911]

:D I need an explanation on how you guys use this, like seriously step by step. Because when I made script changed also with the program, it worked on first attempt. I then uploaded attachments and then you guys started saying it isn't working.

[KaktoR]

Now i understand :D

Personaly i would think as always. Run UA, choose source/output, choose compression and then go ahead.

But, when this worked for you, can you post your steps, then we could see if we do something wrong.

[Razor12911]

Well I did say that the script has to be modified because the standard script is being updated all the time, but the standard script supports msc instead of reflate. What I said was the script had to be edited, kick out msc and replace it with reflate.

[KaktoR]

I guess pakrat has already tried that and nothing has changed. There must be no other replacements from "msc.exe" to "reflate.exe", or such functions by extracting? Or this goes to arc.ini? Don't know much about that.

Btw: Where is the modified UA with reflate? Can't find it in first post.

[Razor12911]

I guess pakrat has already tried that and nothing has changed. There must be no other replacements from "msc.exe" to "reflate.exe", or such functions by extracting? Or this goes to arc.ini? Don't know much about that.

Btw: Where is the modified UA with reflate? Can't find it in first post.

Good question.

... maybe pakrat2k2 was pissed off the fact that it was not working he removed it. :D

[PythonArt]

Anyone know where i can get english version of IBlack installer?
----edited------
Nvm. the one attached here was english.

[a3ash]

I'm new out here and downloaded this UltraARC but I'm unable to use this. It only stays in taskbar but no new window pops up. I've tried to open it by windows7 in compability mod (I use windows 10) but no success....what can I do now??????

[pakrat2k2]

Good question.

... maybe pakrat2k2 was pissed off the fact that it was not working he removed it. :D

nope didn't realize that I had removed it by mistake, now back in first post.
ive tried 3-4 different ways, compresses just fine, but gives CRC error on extracting any files using reflate option ( just selected msc,lzma set in ultraarc.ini ) then chose source & output. As I said before it compresses files fine, just cannot extract without errors :confused:

[KaktoR]

gives CRC error on extracting any files using reflate option

Or, Setup.exe has stopped working.

I give up here.

[Simorq]

https://youtu.be/ZkU2LUUWP6o

UltraARC
Browse No Show disc drive

Please Fix

[Razor12911]

What installer is that?

[pakrat2k2]

https://youtu.be/ZkU2LUUWP6o

UltraARC
Browse No Show disc drive

Please Fix

MANUALLY edit ultraarc.ini, & remove the paths for source & output.
just looked at my installer & forgot to remove the paths when I did test run.
NO Issue with UA or installer, just Simorq cant even look at a simple notepad
document for something wrong.......

[Simorq]

What installer is that?

All Version CIU

[78372]

I'm new out here and downloaded this UltraARC but I'm unable to use this. It only stays in taskbar but no new window pops up. I've tried to open it by windows7 in compability mod (I use windows 10) but no success....what can I do now??????



The culprit is ultraarc 3030. Download the ultraarc mods archive from the first post, and use ultraarc 3040. It works for windows 10.

[pakrat2k2]

I'd still stick with ultraarc mods ( 2410 ) most stable on all OS win7,8,10

[78372]

I'd still stick with ultraarc mods ( 2410 ) most stable on all OS win7,8,10



I just told about the latest version, or else, 2410 is just fine

[Viper645]

Can I upload these files to any other site?

[Viper645]

Any glass black box support?

[KaktoR]

Anyone knows if it's possible to use standard freearc compression options like m1,m2,m3 etc?

[Prince4]

Anyone knows if it's possible to use standard freearc compression options like m1,m2,m3 etc?

Use the damn Standard FreeArc then mate..

[Prince4]

Can I upload these files to any other site?

No, not without the permission of the author..

[Viper645]

What's the difference between ua mods and only ua?

[KaktoR]

Use the damn Standard FreeArc then mate..

Holy shit mate, don't get pissed for no reason.

It was just a question :D

[Razor12911]

Holy shit mate, don't get pissed for no reason.

It was just a question :D

Well you could use weak methods, you could use tor in place of lzma, no idea how it fares in terms of speed and ratio but it's worth a shot.

Anyways, I'm working on replacement of this tool.

[KaktoR]

Well you could use weak methods, you could use tor in place of lzma, no idea how it fares in terms of speed and ratio but it's worth a shot.

Honestly i don't know what all of those methods are for and for what file types.

Anyways, I'm working on replacement of this tool.

And this time better make a backup of the source on some external drive like a usb stick :D

[Grumpy]

And this time better make a backup of the source on some external drive like a usb stick :D

This is possibly the best advice I have seen someone give you Razor. :D

[romulus_ut3]

An external drive or a USB stick is just as prone to failure like a Mechanical Hard Drive.

Things get much worse if you're dealing with a solid state drive, because these tend to fail without any prior warnings whatsoever.

A cloud storage is a more robust solution, but seeing where Razor's from, I don't think that's a viable solution for him either. Telkom charges a limb or two for unlimited bandwidth, if I recall correctly.

Pity Razor lives too far from me. Recovering data off of dead hard drives is just a matter of few hours for me. ;) Granted, if I can manage a donor drive that matches the model that failed on him.

[pakrat2k2]

^ you could also try Ubuntu it seems to sometimes also read HD that fail within windows.

[Simorq]

Del

[KaktoR]

Added Xz (LZMA2)
Added Noodle (Noodle v1 Written By Ramiro Cruzo While Eating Noodles)
Added Zstandard v1.1.3
Added pZLib v3 (+TaskKill)
Added Reflate API (+ (http://krinkels.org/resources/reflate-api.247/))
Added CLS-PrecompMT v2 (+ (http://fileforums.com/showthread.php?t=97961))
+SaveStringToFile(ExpandConstant('{tmp}\cls-precompmt.ini'), '[CLS]'+#13#10+'Threads=75%'+#13#10+'Brute=0'+#13#10+'Te mp='+ExpandConstant('{app}'), True); | +TaskKill
Added CLS-Srep Razor12911 (+ (http://fileforums.com/showthread.php?t=97976))
Added CLS-Nanozip (+ (http://fileforums.com/showthread.php?t=97962))

Fixed Exit

Wow, THATS usefull mate.

[Razor12911]

This is possibly the best advice I have seen someone give you Razor. :D

Except it isn't, but seriously I wonder how is it any different from just setting output directory to external device. Or if you're asking for the splitting thing to be completely removed, well that isn't a problem either, all you do is just set a volume size bigger than game, game will be converted to external device and no splits will be created. Done, this feature is already there.

An external drive or a USB stick is just as prone to failure like a Mechanical Hard Drive.

Things get much worse if you're dealing with a solid state drive, because these tend to fail without any prior warnings whatsoever.

A cloud storage is a more robust solution, but seeing where Razor's from, I don't think that's a viable solution for him either. Telkom charges a limb or two for unlimited bandwidth, if I recall correctly.

Pity Razor lives too far from me. Recovering data off of dead hard drives is just a matter of few hours for me. ;) Granted, if I can manage a donor drive that matches the model that failed on him.

Well too late, I already opened the hard drive and extracted the magnet it had inside, don't really remember why I took it out though. :D

[yasitha]

i want to use UA3030.
But it doesn't show *FirstVolumeSize* option so please tell me
How do i use *FirstVolumeSize Option* with UA3030? Help please!

[pakrat2k2]

next time do NOT pm me with a question asked elsewhere wait for an answer !!

[KaktoR]

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[KaktoR]

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[pakrat2k2]

MANY thanks to Razor12911, Simorq, KaktoR anyone else who I may have missed, apologies for doing so. These new updates will surely help the conversion makers in achieving better results in the output area.
all files from posts 713-715 have been added to first post.

[78372]

This update is buggy. Full of errors when I choose reflate/pzlib.

[KaktoR]

What update you mean? Inno script or UltraArc?

[78372]

What update you mean? Inno script or UltraArc?

Ultraarc 2600

[KaktoR]

Ultraarc 2600

And what error/bug?

PS: I can confirm with reflate there is an error "arc.exe has stopped working" if you compress multiple files (it seems).

I have compressed one single file (over 15GB) -> No error.
I have compressed a folder with over 1000 files -> arc.exe has stopped working.

To fix that, go to config1.txt and change -l9 to -l6.

Also pzlib don't work with multiple files. One file works, 2 or more files don't work (arc.exe has stopped working).

I don't have found a fix for pzlib until now.

[78372]

Arc.exe stopped working

Edit: Thanks, I will try tomorrow and report back

[KaktoR]

Read my previous comment if you haven't until now.

Have wrote a fix for at least reflate.

[pakrat2k2]

UA 2500 + reflate update archive back in first post.

[Simorq]

http://s9.picofile.com/file/8293669184/UltraARC_2700.png

Fixed Arc.exe Stopped Working (pZLib and ReflateAPI)
Remove MSC And The Method Worthless
Add pZLib v3
Add ReflateAPI 3.2
Add CLS Reflate (Razor12911)
Add NanoZip (Razor12911)
Add Srep64
Add Zstd
Add Lzma2

Method
Precomp 0.38 = ReflateAPI
Precomp 0.42= pZLib
MSC= Reflate CLS (Razor12911)
lzp= ZSTD
delta= Lzma2


================================================== ====
Reflate CLS+Srep+Lzma2:
[Freearc]
Method=msc,srep,delta
PrecompVer=0.38
PrecompJPG=False

Reflate CLS+Srep+Zstd:
[Freearc]
Method=msc,srep,lzp
PrecompVer=0.38
PrecompJPG=False

================================================== ====
ReflateAPI+Srep+Lzma2:
[Freearc]
Method=precomp,srep,delta
PrecompVer=0.38
PrecompJPG=False

ReflateAPI+Srep+Zstd:
[Freearc]
Method=precomp,srep,lzp
PrecompVer=0.38
PrecompJPG=False

================================================== ====

pZLib+Srep+Lzma2:
[Freearc]
Method=precomp,srep,delta
PrecompVer=0.42
PrecompJPG=False

pZLib+Srep+Zstd:
[Freearc]
Method=precomp,srep,lzp
PrecompVer=0.42
PrecompJPG=False

UltraARC Reflate Edition Test
Final Fantasy X X-2 HD Remaster

Method=pZLib,SREP(64Bit),Lzma2

(36.9GB Game Size) (58.6GB pZLib) (34GB SREP64) (24.9 GB Lzma2)

UltraARC Log
Process started at: 7:12:55 PM
Examining source...
Generating file lists...
Saving file lists...
Creating Data1.cab...
Splitting Data1.cab...
Updating records...
Deleting Data1.cab...
Updating records...
Removing temporary directories...
Process finished at: 12:41:14 AM

5.5 Hour Compressed (pZLib -t25p)
Installation Takes 50 Minutes (pZLib -t4)
http://s9.picofile.com/file/8293434550/FFX_X2_1.png
http://s8.picofile.com/file/8293434568/FFX_X2_2_png.png
http://s8.picofile.com/file/8293434592/FFX_X2_3.png


Tips
Srep Ultra Config (Best Ratio and Slow Speed)

[External compressor:srep]
;options = l%d (minimal match length, default=512)
header = 0
packcmd = srep64 -m5f -a1 -l128 $$arcdatafile$$.tmp $$arcpackedfile$$.tmp
unpackcmd = srep -d $$arcpackedfile$$.tmp $$arcdatafile$$.tmp

pZLib Best Config (Without Problems and CRC Error)

[External compressor:precomp]
header = 0
packcmd = pZLib e -m2 -t25p - -o - $$arcdatafile$$.tmp -o - <stdout>
unpackcmd = pZLib d -t100p - -o - <stdin> <stdout>

[pakrat2k2]

Thanks so much for update. Will add to first post as well.

[Simorq]

Del

[pakrat2k2]

Please UA 2600_27042017.7z first post Remove


removed as requested

[pakrat2k2]

Thanks Simorq for the newest additions

UltraARC Reflate Edition 2700.7z
CIU2038 2017 Special Edition (2017-05-01).7z

BOTH which have been added to first post.

[Droppo]

Can any of you guys help me making this small installer compatible with these new versions of Ultraarc???

[KaktoR]

Changelog CIU v2.0.3.8.a

-Changed color notation from $BGR to $RGB
-Added ConversionPage= to Setup.ini
-Added ConversionPage and WikiPage to InfoForm
-Added Hebrew (again^^) and updated Indonesian (again^^) (thanks to vollachr and edwinkyr)

[KaktoR]

Can any of you guys help me making this small installer compatible with these new versions of Ultraarc???

Here you are

Have included taskkill aswell.

[Droppo]

Here you are

Have included taskkill aswell.

Thnxs a lot!

[KaktoR]

Changelog CIU v2.0.3.8.b

-Fixed a bug where using pzlib compression always gives out a -12 crc error code
-Added editable folder field to manually type installation dir
-Removed WikiPage

[KaktoR]

sorry for eng. Can anyone remake this installer with compatible UltraArc? im too dumb on code. and thank you.

Here you are

Tell me if there are any errors. Can't test decompression right now.

But should work.

[pakrat2k2]

Changelog CIU v2.0.3.8.b

-Fixed a bug where using pzlib compression always gives out a -12 crc error code
-Added editable folder field to manually type installation dir
-Removed WikiPage

CIU v2.0.3.8.b has been added to first page, thanks for updating.

LMAO installer music... good choice. ;)

Now all we need is for Razor' to fix the VideoRAM issue so it displays properly for cards with greater the 4GB Ram

[KaktoR]

CIU v2.0.3.8.b has been added to first page, thanks for updating.

LMAO installer music... good choice. ;)

Now all we need is for Razor' to fix the VideoRAM issue so it displays properly for cards with greater the 4GB Ram

Thank you. The last days i was on search for a good 8bit music... Then i found Super Mario :D

For VideoRAM... I am in the early lerning process of Inno Setup. It could take a while. I must rewrite the complete HW page and this is not a thing for me imo.

Maybe someone more skilled member can do this.

In my first try's there was "0.00MB", "4.00GB" or just "DeviceDriver" displayed on VRam on HW page.

My head is spinning around atm because of learning.

[pakrat2k2]

Simorq sent me PM saying its not the issue of ISS but of Windows itself.

https://forums.evga.com/GTX-TITAN-X-12GB-VRAM-shows-up-as-only-4095mb-m2323952.aspx

Razor had mentioned some time ago, he would have to rewrite a new dll for the issue.

[KaktoR]

I dont think it's directly an issue on Windows itself.

Both libraries from razor and peterf worked for me, both displaying 8GB, but i have problems to correctly implenent those libraries into ISS.

[IzeroI]

i got this error while decompressing what should i do?
compress method: pZLib+Srep+Lzma2
http://s9.picofile.com/file/8295237792/Untitled.png

[KaktoR]

i got this error while decompressing what should i do?
compress method: pZLib+Srep+Lzma2
http://s9.picofile.com/file/8295237792/Untitled.png

Yeah, guess what, i have shared the non-edited script back to you...

https://imgflip.com/s/meme/Captain-Picard-Facepalm.jpg

I will edit again. Give me some minutes.

Edit: Here is the right one, finally. Recompile setup.exe from this archive, replace your old setup.exe and try again.

[KaktoR]

Btw, some small but important information:

If you got an error with "Failed to create Data#.bin" in UltraArc with compression pzlib+srep+lzma, make sure to exclude all small files (including all .dll, .exe, etc files), because some error in UltraArc.exe if you mix big files and small files together.

After compression is done, manually pack all remaining files into an freearc archive and add it to records.ini.

I faced that error in eg Sims 4 and Just Cause 3 until now.

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And, testing new compressions in the next days i got from "shazzla" (big thanks to you).

[bugmenot_]

Can any of you guys help me making this small installer compatible with these new versions of Ultraarc???

script only
Scan for Virus ;)

[KaktoR]

Here is new zlib compression.

Have tried it over 6 games yet and no crc errors.

Big thanks to "shazzla" for sharing this to me!

I have included backup files aswell.

[KaktoR]

@Simorq:

Even with your unmodded script (http://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=458501&postcount=725) i got errors in decompression with CLS-Reflate and ReflateAPI

CLS-Raflate "Arc.exe has stopped working"
http://i.imgur.com/twHzH7E.png

ReflateAPI
http://i.imgur.com/81qqAVG.png
http://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=458994&postcount=15
http://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=458977&postcount=3

[Simorq]

@Simorq:

Even with your unmodded script (http://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=458501&postcount=725) i got errors in decompression with CLS-Reflate and ReflateAPI

CLS-Raflate "Arc.exe has stopped working"
http://i.imgur.com/twHzH7E.png

ReflateAPI
http://i.imgur.com/81qqAVG.png
http://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=458994&postcount=15
http://fileforums.com/showpost.php?p=458977&postcount=3

ReflateAPI is not perfect, it does have bugs.
http://krinkels.org/threads/reflate-api.3419/page-2

It is better to use pZLib

[MartinezPL]

Hello folks got little question is there option ot turn off/delete EULA from both script and installer? Personally don't need that :-P

[KaktoR]

Simply don't put any eula.rtf file in Setup\Eula folder.

[MartinezPL]

Simply don't put any eula.rtf file in Setup\Eula folder.

Thank you :D

[Cesar82]

For the friend who posts the CIU codes...
Fixes to CIU v2.0.3.8.b...

The line below is not required. The installer is compressing 2 times the image Installer1.png
Source: Setup\Setup\Installer1.png; DestDir: {tmp}; Flags: dontcopy

Replace all parts of the lines containing (Error UltraArc Languages to all CIU v2)

Replace From:
if ((Data[i - 1].Arc[6] = '') or (LanguageTranslator(Data[i - 1].Arc[6]) = ActiveLanguage))

Replace To:
if (Data[i - 1].Arc[6] = '') or (Data[i - 1].Arc[6] = ActLangShort)

Need fixe all others parts replacing "ActiveLanguage" to "ActLangShort" in all CIU v2 (Without quotes).


Sugestion: Translate as FreeArc Custom Messages ins script and adding custom messages to language files.

Thanks!

[KaktoR]

The line below is not required. The installer is compressing 2 times the image Installer1.png
Source: Setup\Setup\Installer1.png; DestDir: {tmp}; Flags: dontcopy
Compiler only contains 1 Installer1.png.
Parsing -> Compressing

Are you sure about that? Can't find a second file in Setup.exe after compiling.

Replace all parts of the lines containing (Error UltraArc Languages to all CIU v2)

Replace From:
if ((Data[i - 1].Arc[6] = '') or (LanguageTranslator(Data[i - 1].Arc[6]) = ActiveLanguage))

Replace To:
if (Data[i - 1].Arc[6] = '') or (Data[i - 1].Arc[6] = ActLangShort)

Need fixe all others parts replacing "ActiveLanguage" to "ActLangShort" in all CIU v2 (Without quotes).


Sugestion: Translate as FreeArc Custom Messages ins script and adding custom messages to language files.

Thanks!

For what? Is it neccessary? I don't understand properly i guess.

[MartinezPL]

Someone can point what I am doing wrong?
In Setup.ini
Name=The Surge
Exe=TheSurge.exe
ExePath=The Surge\bin\TheSurge.exe

I try also different combinations and results... ;<

[KaktoR]

ExePath=The Surge\bin\TheSurge.exe

This one is correct
ExePath=bin

ExePath is {app} (game directory, so ExePath = {app}), from there you just need folder where exe is, without the exe file itself and without \ at the end.

If your exe file is in root game directory (without any subdirs), than leave ExePath blank. If exe file is eg in "C:\AnyGame\bin\win32\Game.exe", then ExePath=bin\win32

[MartinezPL]

@KaktoR
Thank you very much!